5 Steps to Keeping Peace With Your Family This Thanksgiving (and the Holiday season)

This week on Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson, I’m joined by family and marriage therapist Kingsley Grant — Who also serves as a keynote speaker, licensed psychotherapist, and leadership communication strategist — to talk about something we all need during the holidays: 👉 How to keep peace with your family at Thanksgiving — without losing your mind or your witness. Kingsley has spent decades coaching leaders and families on emotional intelligence and conflict navigation. His insights are practical, biblical, and incredibly freeing.   In this episode, we break down: ✅ The 5 Steps to Getting Along With Your Family This Thanksgiving Don’t Expect Thanksgiving to Be a Hallmark Movie “As far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” — Romans 12:18 → Peace starts with realistic expectations. Know What Triggers You — and Have a Plan “A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise person quietly holds them back.” — Proverbs 29:11 → Awareness prevents blow-ups. Don’t Take the Bait — No Matter How Tempting It Is “A gentle answer turns away wrath.” — Proverbs 15:1 → Emotional maturity is spiritual maturity. Focus on the Good Stuff and Leave the Rest Behind “Give thanks in all circumstances.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 → Gratitude shifts atmosphere. Leave With Lots of Love, Less of Leftovers “Above all, clothe yourselves with love…” — Colossians 3:14 → Love is the lasting impression. 💡 Closing Thought “Peace at Thanksgiving doesn’t mean everyone behaves — it means you choose to stay steady when they don’t.” You can’t control the room, but you can control your response — and that’s where peace begins.   🔗 Connect with Kingsley Grant Social Media: @Kingsleygrant Website The Joyful Wife: 7 Connection Skills To Better Understand Your Husband Other Titles by Kingsley   ✨ Connect with Dr. Brent All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson Website: https://BrentSimpson.com Arise Church: https://MyAriseChurch.com 🎙️ Podcast (audio): https://creatingthefuture.podbean.com/